Blackcat13 Posted April 1, 2005 Report Share Posted April 1, 2005 I have an unwell small Black/Grey Fantail at my work after being overfed over easter break, and tank dirty, one Pet store gave me Melafix which helped a little ( he has blood red marks around gills), but my regular pet store thought might be septasemia (sp) so gave antibiotics, a big improvement has been shown and he is now swimming around and looking for food. Only problem is he seems to be nose down and bum quite a bit, almost like he has lead in his head and air in his tail and he cant keep level. I have read up on bladder problems but doesnt fit the discription given. Water is now fine , and have followed all instructions given by pet store, am wondering if trying a pea ( suggested on several websites for bladder issues) and maybe some salt ( the aquarium stuff) any other suggestions or advice. He is much loved by the staff , his name is Pepsi, and his friend Mirinda (tiny orange gold fish) keeps him company , we recently retired Coke and Fanta to my pond as they got too big for tank . Thanks in advance for your advise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted April 1, 2005 Report Share Posted April 1, 2005 Try the pea. It may have damaged its internal organs a bit and take a while to come right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustcooktea Posted April 1, 2005 Report Share Posted April 1, 2005 Yes, I would also agree with the peas. A couple of days without food is likely to help too. I have also heard that rice (soft but not mushy) is good for fish that are beginning to flip. If the fish was overfed then high nitrAtes could have contributed also, so some extra partial water changes might help. Did you test the water? Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackcat13 Posted April 1, 2005 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2005 Thanks, might not feed until Monday and then try a pea. Yes water is now fine, but will keep up regular part changes. Thanks for your advice, sounds like I am on the right track, just have to be patient and let him heal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquagold Posted April 2, 2005 Report Share Posted April 2, 2005 Try a little rock salt/tonic salt. This acts as a little lacitive too. Plus it helps with osmoregulation in freshwater fish. Hence less physical stress to deal with. Bad water fries gills as they are the fishes most sensitive area but also one that heals quick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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